Town of Canaan, NY

Public Information

  • **ATTENTION SENIORS**

    Columbia County REACH 2017
    During the week of July 23-29, 2017, many youth and adults will descend upon our local communities to help ...

  • Notice of Completion of Final Assessment Roll

    (Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Laws)

    Notice is hereby given that the Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Canaan, in the ...

  • Notice of 2016 Bridge Construction & Closure

    Columbia County Route 24 over Indian Creek – Canaan

    May 3, 2016
    Please be advised that the Columbia County Dept. of Public Works held the preconstruction ...

 

 

 

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Town of Canaan Assessment Roll

To VIEW or PAY Canaan tax bills and payment status online, please click HERE

Financial Documents

2015 Annual Financial Report
2016 Budget

2016 Real Property Tax Cap
2016 Real Property Tax Freeze

Message from the Town Board

June 2016
Fellow Canaan Residents:

It’s time for the annual Town Board update once again.

Town Finances

For the eighth year in a row the Town of Canaan had a flat or lowered property tax levy. read more

Upcoming Meetings

Living in Canaan

Canaan has a population of less than 1,800 in an area of 36.7 square miles on New York’s border with Massachusetts in northern Columbia County, New York.

The town of Canaan includes parts of East Chatham, the rest of which is in the town of Chatham.

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Canaan has a special program for people over 60 years of age. Seniors meet at the Town Hall every Wednesday from 11am-1pm with lunch provided by Meals on Wheels. The meeting provides many special programs and an opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

For more information call Joan Shatney   392-4146.

Home Delivered Meals

Listing of organizations in the Canaan area, including churches, historical societies, recreation and more.

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The Town of Canaan offers various services and to its residents. We are served by both the Chatham Central School District and the New Lebanon Central School District, and have a fair number of local businesses around the town.

If you need more information about town services or volunteer opportunities, ask the Town Clerk!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

NYSERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Helpful Information

Sep 14, 2015

Senior Lunches – Wednesday 60 Plus Program

Location: Town Hall Hours/days: Wednesday, 11:00 AM-2:00PM Contact: Joan Shatney, 392-4146 Volunteer opportunities: If you are interested in helping at these weekly lunches, please contact Joan Shatney at...

Jan 16, 2015

EZ Pass

EZ Passes for passenger vehicles only can now be purchased at Town Hall during office hours for...

Jan 16, 2015

Transfer Station Permit Stickers

2015-2016 Transfer Station Permit Stickers for Canaan Residents Only are now available at Town Hall during office hours …

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